Heart-Healthy Classic Antipasto Salad
Elevate your salad game with this Heart-Healthy Classic Antipasto Salad, a wholesome twist on the traditional Italian favorite! Packed with nutrient-dense ingredients like fresh mixed greens, juicy cherry tomatoes, crisp cucumber, and vibrant red bell pepper, this recipe delivers both flavor and nutrition. Artichoke hearts, kalamata olives, and reduced-fat mozzarella add a Mediterranean flair, while lean turkey breast provides satisfying protein. The tangy homemade dressing, made with extra-virgin olive oil, red wine vinegar, and a hint of Dijon mustard, ties everything together without overpowering the natural flavors. Perfect for a quick 20-minute meal, this gluten-free, low-carb, and heart-smart salad makes a refreshing appetizer or a light yet filling main course. Ideal for healthy living enthusiasts, this dish proves that good-for-you food can be utterly delicious!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 cups Mixed Salad Greens
- 1 cup Cherry Tomatoes
- 1 medium Cucumber
- 1 medium Red Bell Pepper
- 1 cup Artichoke Hearts, canned and drained
- 0.5 cup Kalamata Olives
- 0.5 cup Reduced-fat Mozzarella Cheese, cubed
- 4 oz Lean Turkey Breast, cooked and sliced
- 3 tablespoons Extra-Virgin Olive Oil
- 2 tablespoons Red Wine Vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Dijon Mustard
- 1 teaspoon Italian Seasoning
- 1 clove Garlic, minced
- 0.5 teaspoon Black Pepper, freshly ground
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
Instructions
1. Begin by preparing the vegetables. Halve the cherry tomatoes, slice the cucumber into thin rounds, and cut the red bell pepper into thin strips.
2. In a large salad bowl, combine the mixed salad greens, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red bell pepper, artichoke hearts, kalamata olives, reduced-fat mozzarella cheese, and sliced turkey breast.
3. In a small bowl, whisk together the extra-virgin olive oil, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, Italian seasoning, minced garlic, black pepper, and salt to create the dressing.
4. Drizzle the dressing over the salad ingredients in the bowl.
5. Gently toss the salad to ensure the dressing coats all the components evenly.
6. Serve the antipasto salad immediately for optimal freshness and flavor.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1423 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 96.6 g | 124% | |
| Saturated Fat | 23.5 g | 118% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 158 mg | 52% | |
| Sodium | 3791 mg | 165% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 68.7 g | 25% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 28.1 g | 100% | |
| Total Sugars | 19.4 g | ||
| Protein | 79.4 g | 159% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 1228 mg | 94% | |
| Iron | 13.5 mg | 75% | |
| Potassium | 2408 mg | 51% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
